[sdiy] Long "Doepfer" cables

[Derek Holzer]

I use a tabletop vice to close mine.

best,
d.

Tom Bugs wrote:
> It *IS* 1.27mm pitch cable (not 1mm)
> -- that's 0.05" spacing
> 
> Tools - may be best to purchase one as you can get them cheap and the 
> proper tool makes the job a lot easier.
> Here's an example for under £10
> http://www.rapidonline.com/Tools-Fasteners-Production-Equipment/Hand-Tools/Tacking-Crimping/IDC-Crimping-tool/30570 
> 
> 
> Julian wrote:
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>>> I'm in need of some long, around 12 to 14 inches, Doepfer 10 pin to 
>>> 16 pin
>>> cables. Does anyone know where one can buy these?
>>>
>>> Can they be made without special equipment? If so, what kind of 
>>> connector
>>> can I assemble without special tools?
>>
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>> Make them.
>>
>> Get a roll of 10 way ribbon cable, and the connectors (search for "IEC" )
>>
>> There's probably a tool to put them on, but you can get them on the 
>> edge of a table, and then use your weight.  Do too many though, and 
>> youll get a saw thumb!
>>
>> Make sure the ribbon is the right pitch (i think its 1mm as opposed to 
>> 1.27mm - but do check, as im not sure!)
>>
>> Julian
>>
>>
>> ps. 10 to 16 way bus connectors are also usefull for isolating modules 
>> from the bus cv and gate lines without having to use the front panel 
>> normalisation.

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